the close by arpoador inn hotel also sits in front of a small beach area where travelers can sometimes be seen relaxing and sunbathing.   azul marinho, arpoador inn's restaurant, is hugely popular, as its tables and chairs spill out onto the pavement where rio's young, artistic, bohemian, and alternative characters like to spend time.

the food and drinks are good, as is the people watching, so sipping a caipirinha or beer while the sun sets in the evening sky, is something every visitor should experience in the city.

praia do diabocan be found to theeast of pedra de arpoador and this beach is a favorite destination for many surfers.